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Hotel Information: Combining 19th-century graciousness with 21st-century luxury, this secluded bed-and-breakfast attracts visitors seeking a respite from ordinary hotels, and residents of other Hawaiian islands craving a tranquil retreat. Children 13 and under are not permitted at the inn, which favors couples looking for a romantic getaway.
Amenity highlights: A complimentary breakfast served on the open-air lanai offers a changing menu of gourmet fare, such as taro sweet-bread French toast, mango Dutch pancake, and paniolo pie. Guests may also choose a complimentary Continental breakfast brought to their rooms.
A lava-rock path leads to a spa tub. Barbecue facilities (surcharge) include table settings and condiments. A complimentary DVD library contains more than 600 titles.
Rooms
All eight guestrooms overlook the ocean and Pohakumanu Bay and have private lanais. Antique king beds feature 350-thread-count linens, custom bedding, and a pillow menu with soft, medium, and firm options.
Deluxe suites include gas fireplaces, two-person jetted tubs in an alcove, and two-person marble showers. Standard rooms provide jetted tub/shower combinations. Both suites and rooms offer Gilchrist & Soames bath products.
TVs come with DVD players. Guests enjoy complimentary access to a DVD library with more than 600 titles.
Compact refrigerators and lanterns are provided. First-floor rooms are not air conditioned, but do provide ceiling fans. Upon request, floor fans are also available.
All rooms are nonsmoking.
Room Amenities
- Access via exterior corridors
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Ceiling fan
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Designer toiletries
- Direct-dial phone
- DVD player
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - dial-up
- Internet access - surcharge
- Iron/ironing board
- Jetted tub
- Lanai
- Massage - available in room
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator
- Turndown service (on request)
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Recreation
A lava path leads to the inn's spa tub.
Although the inn is poised atop an ocean cliff, it does not have beach access. Beach activities are available, two miles away, at Kolekole Beach Park. Akaka Falls State Park, also two miles from the inn, offers hiking paths through a lush tropical setting. Various excursions leave from Hilo Town, 11 miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
Property Amenities
More than three acres of fragrant gardens border the secluded Palms Cliff House bed-and-breakfast inn, set atop a 100-foot ocean cliff. Kolekole Beach, with its picturesque waterfall, is a two-mile drive. Historic Hilo Town is 11 miles away.
The inn serves a daily complimentary breakfast on the open-air lanai. The changing menu includes gourmet fare such as taro sweet-bread French toast, mango Dutch pancake, and paniolo pie. A lava-rock path leads to a spa tub. Guests also have use of barbecue facilities (surcharge), including table settings and condiments. A lounge provides an honor bar stocked with snacks and nonalcoholic beverages (surcharges).
On request, the inn provides yoga classes and open-air massages (surcharges).
The inn is entirely smoke-free.
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Business services
- Coffee in lobby
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Event catering
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Number of floors: 2
- Number of rooms: 8
- Parking (free)
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Porter/bellhop
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Tour assistance
- Video library
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Know Before You Go
Two-night minimum stays are required.
Children ages 13 and younger are not permitted at The Palms Cliff House.
Guestrooms, on two floors, have exterior access and no elevators.
The front desk is open 9 AM–6 PM; however, staff is available 24 hours a day.
Breakfast is not served on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
Air conditioning is available only in second-floor guestrooms.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Barbecue facilities: $15 per use, including table settings and condiments
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
A complimentary breakfast is provided each morning on the main open-air lanai. The changing menu may include apple banana pancakes, taro sweet-bread French toast, mango Dutch pancakes, paniolo pie, a variety of egg dishes, breakfast breads, pastries, fresh tropical fruit, tropical juice, coffee, and tea.
Guests may also request a complimentary Continental breakfast in their rooms, which includes fresh tropical fruit, breakfast breads, coffee, and tea.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Seaside Restaurant
Restaurant Kaikado
Pizza Hawaii
Café Pesco
The Sandalwood Restaurant
Awards And Affiliations
The Palms Cliff House is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Address
28-3514 Mamalahoa Hwy
Honomu, HI 96728
USA
Nearest major airport:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (KOA-Keahole)
Area:
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
